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BD12 XZT

2012 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

31,795 mi
Last recorded31,795 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 XZT
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 31,795 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 24,864 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 24,864 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 24,843 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Both rear tyres over 10 years old

Pass 21 Jun 2023 24,025 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 23,467 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 21,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 20,482 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 18,693 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 15,885 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S AND O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front TYRE DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL

Pass 5 Jun 2017 13,573 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 10,977 miles

Nearside Front TYRE SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL

Pass 9 Jun 2015 8,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light damage to n/s front tyre outer sidewall

outer sill covers fitted

How Reliable is the Volvo C30?

Based on 505,875 MOT tests across 31,193 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,295
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
31,193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,252
Registration plate lamp not working 5,361
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,689
coil spring broken 3,588
position lamp(s) not working 3,397
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BD12 XZT is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Volvo C30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 60,815 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo C30 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,252 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD12 XZT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C30 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo C30 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD12 XZT registered?

BD12 XZT is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 13 June 2012.

Is BD12 XZT safe to buy?

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